Poor Little Kitty Puss

This simple folk song is terrific for:

  • Teaching the melodic element 'low la'.
  • Teaching the rhythmic element 'ti tum.'
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Kodály Analysis:

Poor Little Kitty Puss Theme: Animals Games:
Partner: Form: Song Type:
Scale: Tetratonic CSP: F - B Age: Middle Primary - Upper Primary
Tones: l low d finalis r m Rhythm: ; ;  
Melodic: d m ; m r d ; d r d ; d l low d finalis
Prep: , l low
MC: , l low
Prac: , l low

 

Origin: American Folk Song North Carolina
Source: 150 American Folk Songs To Sing Read and Play

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